Ruth Madden

Ruth Ann (Kough) Madden, 91, of Rochester went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Ruth Ann was born October 31, 1928 in Austin the eldest daughter of Garnet and Marvel (Farrington) Kough. She had an interesting childhood working for the Hormel family as a governess when she was a teen. Ruth’s father, Garnet Kough owned and operated the Kough Transfer and Taxi service in Austin and was co-owner of Ford and Kough Circus. Ruth performed acts on the trapeze. After graduating from Austin High School, Ruth Ann worked for NW Bell as a phone operator in both Austin, MN and San Diego, CA. Later in life she was a home health aide. Ruth was a humble, understanding, and patient woman. She had a pure heart and gave unconditional love to all. Ruth married Frank Madden on November 11, 1961 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. She resided in Austin until she moved to Rochester in 2002. Ruth had the ability to spread joy wherever she was. She had a contagious laugh and a great sense of humor. Ruth will be sadly missed and is rejoicing in our Father’s light. Survivors include two children, Robert (Sarah) of Rogers, MN, Lisa (Marc) Reilly of Eden Prairie, MN; four grandchildren, Michael and Daniel Madden of Rogers, MN, Alexandra and Jacob Reilly of Eden Prairie, MN. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Madden; parents, Garnet and Marvel Kough; brother, Tom Kough; sister, Mary Lou “Mo” Hainer; stillborn baby, Mary Ann. The family would like to give special thanks to Dede for her many years of care and friendship to Ruth. A Prayer Service will be held 2 pm on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Mayer Funeral Home with Father James Steffes officiating. Friends may call from noon until the time of the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Friday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Service Information

Cemetery

Calvary Cemetery
4th Drive SW
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Friday, February 7 2020
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW P.O. Box 27
Austin MN 55912

Service

Friday, February 7 2020
2:00 PM

Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW P.O. Box 27
Austin MN 55912